Posts by nomnom

I suggest eating the snickers bar, plus something else, like a full healthy meal.  1200 calories is only enough for your organs to function.  Eat more, for the sake of your health.

Invest in a good, non-stick pan and you won't need to worry about any oil; I personally use an electric griddle - the thing has been invaluable.  Eggs have become a staple of my diet; I just rip up about half a cup of spinach into two eggs, beat it with a fork, fry it, fold it up, add pepper and tobasco and it's perfect (and fill it with whatever you like; tomatoes, peppers, or cottage cheese are popular in my house).  I always say omelettes are the way to go.

I wasn't at a terribly healthy weight not so long ago; I'm down to the last few pounds that I want to lose (at this point, admittedly, vanity pounds) and would like to be able to keep up my routine. 

Generally, 1,900 calories is enough for me each day, so encountering a period of time where it suddenly isn't (and I don't believe I'm that active, compared to how much exercise I was doing a few months ago) is a bit confusing.

This forum is fantastic for advice and encouragement; keep focused and you'll do great!

Also, walking your dog is a good way to exercise - gradually increase it to half an hour a day, then an hour a day, and you'll see a difference just from that.  It doesn't matter what exercise you do to lose weight, as long as you're moving - and it helps if you enjoy the exercise you choose.

You may not be interested in it right now, but perhaps in the future you could look into joining an exercise class of some sort?  I've been taking karate for six years, and while the classes can be really rough, I've watched heavier people gradually slim down from doing an hour-and-a-half three times a week, plus it's fun!  Tai chi is great for starting out, it goes slowly but works all the muscles.

And if a martial art doesn't appeal to you there are so many other options - spinning classes, yoga, dancing, even getting a few exercise videos (turbo jam is great, and p90x is fantastic for the masochist in us) would be a good way to get yourself motivated. 

I also suggest weight lifting to everyone; it burns calories and helps you gain muscle (if you're eating enough calories of course) - the downside is that for the first little while during muscle gain, you'll look a bit bulkier, but then the muscle burns calories at a more rapid rate and you'll lose inches.  Just invest in a couple of heavy weights.  :)

And I know I'm going on and on, but to keep yourself encouraged, get a measuring tape so you can measure your losses, since the loss of inches doesn't always show on the scale. 

More importantly try and enjoy the process; some people treat weight loss as a form of torment and it shouldn't be - be kind to yourself, lose gradually, eat well, move around, and you'll see a change. 

I'm surprised no one has made this comment yet.

1200 calories isn't enough; you need to eat more - 1200 is the bare minimum to keep your organs functioning. 

And I wouldn't worry about an 80 calorie drink; factor it into your daily calories (which again, need to be higher) and it won't be a problem.  Also, whether it's 25 calories from fat or all 80 calories from fat, it doesn't matter - 'fat' in your food doesn't make you gain weight, it's excessive eating/being sedentary that causes weight gain.

Please research further to find out what the appropriate calorie amount is for you, because your current range could work against what you're aiming for, and could make you ill.

I edited it; I set the oven to 350 and baked them for half an hour; if you want to make it into a bread rather than muffins, increase the time a little. :)

You definitely need more calories; up it to at least 1500 - what are your stats?

Salsa tastes fantastic with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Or red peppers and spinach.

Or sliced tomato and rosemary.

Cinnamon or honey is fantastic with peanut butter.

Original Post by melisskah:

i also have had the same problem, for the last 4 days i started exercising burning around 550-600 calories on the cross trainer. my calorie food intake for the last 4 days has been 700 calories, and i've been consuming alot of negative calories, apples, carrots, celeries.

4 days ago i weight 81 kilos now after weighing myself this mornings its gone up to  83.2...... is this normal? im trying to lose weight, so i dont want to suddenly gain muscles, and be very butch.

 

Don't worry. 

You won't gain any muscle on 700 calories a day.  Ever.  You can't gain muscle on a deficit, and especially not on a starvation diet.

What you may gain, however, are some new illnesses.  Up your intake; at the very minimum you should be eating 1200/day (though I would suggest the base is 1500), your body thinks it's starving so now it's going to hold onto all of your calories. 

Clodhoppers; salty, crunchy, chocolate-covered graham.

And sour patch kids; when I was a kid I ate those until I got canker sores. :O

I haven't had either for a long time.

Dates, olives/olive oil, cherries, parsley, walnuts, and rhubarb are all natural laxatives.  I personally find just making sure I have fat in my diet (I'm terrible for not eating enough of it), having enough bulky food (lots of veggies) and drinking plenty of water keep the system running.  Exercise is also great for it.  :)

I don't have much to lose at this point, but I thought I'd drop in and wish you the best; you're doing the best possible thing you could do for yourself.  Sometimes it will be frustrating, but it will always be rewarding when you get to watch the numbers on the scale and measuring tape go down.  If you ever want someone to chat with, I'm always up for it. :)

Avoid (full fat) dairy products, greasy food, and high-sugar products for the sake of your digestion; stick to a diet of lean meats, veggies, fruit and whole grain.  Don't fry any of your food - bake, broil, boil, roast, or barbecue it. :)

1. Cinnamon Buns

2. Tikki Masala

3. White bread

4. Perogies

5. Pina Coladas/Mojitos/Beer